Position Description

The opportunity
Pay.UK wishes to appoint an Independent Non-Executive Director (iNED) to Chair the Audit Committee, a pivotal role at the centre of financial stability, innovation, and national infrastructure. This is a high impact Board role with real influence. As Chair of the Audit Committee, you will:

• Lead the oversight of assurance and financial integrity across a systemically important organisation
• Ensure robust governance, controls, and audit processes in a complex and evolving ecosystem
• Provide independent challenge and insight to the Board and Executive
• Play a critical role in maintaining trust and resilience in UK payments.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders including the CEO, CFO, regulators, and industry leaders, helping shape the future of the payments landscape. To preserve independence, the iNED shall have no current employment or affiliation with any system participant.

Selection Criteria

The person
The ideal candidate will be independent leader with strong judgement and the ability to operate at Board level with:

• Senior financial leadership (e.g. CFO, audit partner, regulator or equivalent)
• Deep expertise in audit, financial reporting and assurance
• Board level experience (Executive or Non-Executive)
• Experience working with regulators in a complex or regulated environment.

How to Apply

To apply please visit www.odgers.com/96064
The closing date for applications is Sunday 21 June 2026 at 23.55